Alejo Garcia
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia | SELF
Music
Press
Alejo García`s work is, without a doubt, one of the most solid, original and professional projects that exist in Colombia. - Revista Música. 2008
He carries within him the essence of a country. - Nuestro Diario, Cartagena. 2007
Alejo García, a citizen of the world. - El Universal, Cartagena. 2007
Alejo is much more than music, he is a story told through his words, his gestures and his closeness. His simplicity, humility, charisma and talent allow his audience to feel identified with him. - El Mundo, Medellín. 2007
He holds the rhythmic riches of a country in his head. - La Hoja, Medellín. 2006
Alejo García sings and surrenders himself on the stage, and his ‘angel’ definitely captures people.
- Shock Magazine, Bogotá. 2005
Alejo García will set an important precedent within the sparse production of musicians from Medellín, not just due to its quality, but because it is 100% the work of its author, as Alejo is the record’s singer, arranger, composer and producer. - Revista Música, Medellín. 2005
More than a musician, Alejo García’s curiosity makes us think of a researcher, seeking to explore our music more deeply, in search of new lights. - El Tiempo, Bogotá. 2002
Alejo works on building up the country, and does so without compromising his talent, his love of good music and his authenticity. - Tangente, Medellín 2002
Discography
Interior (2009)
Con El Alma Descalza (2005)
Buscando Luces (2002)
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Bio
Alejo’s musical career began at the age of 14. He studied 3 years of music at the University of Antioquia and 4 years of composition at EAFIT University. His direct contact with Colombian Traditional Music has allowed him to find the roots of his country, the source for his artistic proposal and the inspiration for composing his songs. His lyrics are a vision of the country in the present, and with shades of hope he talks about the war, about exodus and about people’s love, dreams, searches and forgetting. His music is written using Colombian Folklore as a starting point, mixed with urban genres including Rock, Pop and Jazz, opening up horizons for F Colombia usion in and Latin America. His lyrics have stories to tell, and his songs are fresh, close and deep.
Three albums produced independently. Over 3500 copies sold. Three video clips. Special participation on records by other artists. A high level band of musicians and technical team. Over 300 Concerts and Recitals. Over 300 Press, Radio and Television appearances. His music is heard in Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, Australia.
International presentations in Buenos Aires and Miami. Concerts in the most important cities around the country: Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Bucaramanga, Cucuta, Manizales, Pereira, Pasto, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sincelejo, Monteria, Cerete, Sogamoso, Ibague and Villavicencio.
His essence is still Colombian Folklore, but his poetry sets him apart from other musical proposals.
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